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Region: Northern Laos> Province: Luang Prabang> Location: Nong Kiaow
Lin Thavong
Just fine
Ban Sop Houn, Nong Kiau
Luang Prabang Province
Tel: (020) 590 1169
Description
Despite the sign out front that promises both English and French are spoken, communication is a challenge at Lin Thavong, though there's not much to discuss. Basic bamboo bungalows are similar in every way to others in the area with a lone light bulb, platform bed and little else. A stone path leads to cleanish men's and women's shared bathrooms with squat toilets and cold showers. As these are a bit set back from the river, there's no view to lure you in -- and not much else to either, though the price tag's small and staff are friendly.
Bungalow fan share b'room
30,000 Kip (low season)
30,000 Kip (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 12th June, 2008
Last visited or updated on: 16th June, 2008
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